Purchased Power Is Not A Riskless Strategy

Authors

David A. Foltz
J. Robert Malko, Utah State UniversityFollow
Gregory J. Pumila
Thomas J. Purvenas

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

The Electricity Journal

Volume

7

Issue

10

Publication Date

1994

Abstract

Purchased power may allow utilities to delay or eliminate plant construction, but our review of credit agencies and impacts on bond yields indicates added risk to the utility that enters into purchased power commitments.

Recommended Citation

David A. Foltz, J. Robert Malko, Gregory J. Pumilia, and Thomas J. Purvenas, "Purchased Power Is Not A Riskless Strategy," appears in The Electricity Journal, Vol. 7, No. 10, December 1994.